Articles by Chad Smith (161)
As the regular season nears the finish line, some teams have begun to examine the state of their franchise. The Sacramento Kings have some major decisions to make in the off-season, but there are also some bright spots that the organization will use as building blocks for their future.
Drafting potential and signing big stars in free agency are the paths to success for NBA organizations. With the offseason in full swing, Chad Smith looks at two teams that have made major strides this summer.
The Eastern Conference is loaded with talent among the top three teams. While there is a clear separation between them and the rest of the pack, there are a few teams that could upset the applecart. These are the Noise Teams that nobody wants to face once the playoffs begin.
The Celtics may have shaken up their roster and hired a first-year head coach, but familiar faces are guiding this team in the right direction. Brad Stevens is the captain of the ship now, and he knows the real value of a player like Al Horford.
Jaren Jackson Jr. made his debut last night after missing the first 56 games of the season. Still, the Memphis Grizzlies have stockpiled wins without their second-best player, thanks in large part to the strong play of Jonas Valanciunas.
The Eastern Conference Finals will likely have two of the top three teams represented. While the rest of the teams in the East battle amongst themselves, do any of them have a shot to knock off Brooklyn, Philadelphia, or Milwaukee in the playoffs?
Bogdan Bogdanovic returned to the Hawks’ lineup on the same night that Nate McMillan made his head coaching debut. Atlanta has won 15 of their 20 games since then and have completely turned around their season.
Expectations were a mile high in Denver last year when the Nuggets traded for Aaron Gordon. A month later their hopes were destroyed when Jamal Murray went down. As they enter the 2021-22 season, where do they fit into the hierarchy out west?
Front offices around the league have had their hands full trying to make the right moves in order to steer their organizations towards a championship. With one month of regular season basketball remaining, Basketball Insiders examines the intense race for the Executive of the Year Award.
The Cavaliers’ roster is oozing with young talent and potential. What does that mean for veterans like Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio? Chad Smith examines the situation in Cleveland, and why they are important pieces to the puzzle for the organization.